UN warns of potential war crimes in libya
Geneva: The UN’s top human rights official says fighting between armed groups in libya has killed hundreds of civilians and could lead to prosecution for war crimes.
150 Taliban fighters killed in 12-day fight
Kabul: At least 151 Taliban fighters have been killed by Afghan Government forces during 12 days of fighting in the volatile east, near the border with Pakistan, the police chief of Kunar province said on Tuesday.
Rajapaksa to frame new constitution
Colombo: Sri lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Tuesday agreed to form a new Constitution and strengthen the campaign against corruption.
Blast at northeast Nigeria market kills 7
Kano: A explosion at the main market in northeast Nigeria’s Bauchi city killed seven people and injured 25 others in an area repeatedly attacked by Boko Haram, police said on Tuesday.
Zardari in london to placate Bilawal
lahore: Former President and PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari is in london to persuade his “angry” son Bilawal to return to Pakistan to attend events marking the 7th death anniversary of his mother Benazir Bhutto on December 27.
Ebola vaccine safe for use in Africa: study
Washington: The first trial of an experimental Ebola vaccine in Africa has shown it is safe for use, scientists say.
Pak court stays trial of Musharraf
Islamabad: A Pakistani court on Tuesday directed a special tribunal to halt the trial of former military ruler Gen Pervez Musharraf after three new accused challenged a decision to include them in the treason proceedings.
Three get death penalty in Bangladesh
Dhaka:A Dhaka court awarded the death penalty to three persons for the 2010 beheading of a mechanic, Rubel, in Old Dhaka.